IPC: Connections
The protest movement against Omar al-Bashir is growing – fast – and it needs the world’s support. Some excerpts from an article by Amir Ahmad Nasr June 26, 2012 “The past decade has been a roller-coaster ride for the Sudanese citizens. From the humanitarian catastrophe in Darfur to the ethnic…
We thank you for your faithful prayer for India! It is a huge, diverse country, full of contradictions. In spite of official freedom of religion and the fact that the Hindu fanatic BJP party has been pushed from power in the central government, the persecution of Christians continues to be…
We are now on a relief mission in Kachin State, Northern Burma, and here there is no ceasefire. During the training of the new teams, we could hear shells explode as the Burma Army shelled villages nearby with 105 Howitzers, 120mm and 81mm mortars. Over 50,000 people remain displaced, and…
Isaiah 16:4 “Let the Moabite fugitives stay with you; be their shelter from the destroyer. The oppressor will come to an end, and destruction will cease; the aggressor will vanish from the land.” Throughout human history, there have been regular times where large numbers of people have had to seek…
Christians Killed – Since the establishment of Sharia Law in Northern Nigeria in 2001, over 13,750 Christians have been killed for their faith by Muslims. Churches Destroyed – Just since December 2011, over 300 churches have been destroyed in Northern Nigeria. Threat - Five million Christians in Northern Nigeria live…
Our gathering may be well summed up by one sister who said, "I want to Honor Father God for what He has done among us and melting all our hearts together in one unity as a family. I am thankful for all the open-heart sharing, which I truly treasure and…
I have some bad news to report. Just yesterday, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston declared that part of the federal Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional. The federal definition of marriage as being the union of one man and one woman has applied to all federal…
We are writing to you as a key prayer leader by way of invitation to this summit. "Transform World" (http://www.transform-world.net/new/) is a mobilization effort that emanated out of the AD 2000 prayer movement of the 90's and subsequent world inquiry. It has identified 7 key challenges now facing the church…
Enough is enough! Isaiah said to “CRY ALOUD, spare not. Lift up your voice like a trumpet and declare to My people their transgression…” It is time to turn to the LORD and call for a holy fast! A fast that will remove the purveyors of wickedness and death and…
Pakistani military operations in the tribal regions bordering Afghanistan have steered clear of North Waziristan, allowing the area to become a haven for militants. Tribal and local intelligence sources say some 15,000 militants shelter in this semiautonomous tribal belt. PRAY for these 5 persons to be brought to justice and…
I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Matthew 16:18 A worker in North Africa writes:“A couple of weeks ago, the group in my city met to pray. I forgot I was supposed to prepare something for the group, so we decided to…
Please see this disturbing message from Juba on the situation in the Nuba Mountains. Right now many people, including children, are facing a life/death situation. Norman Johnson who leads a prayer network for Sudan writes: “May we be moved by the love of Christ to compassion for these people. Please…